Medical / Spa: Spa and Golf - A Good Match?

Not so long ago, the idea of a golf and spa vacation appealed to couples in the ways you would expect: he wanted to wake up and head for the course, and she wanted a sea salt scrub followed by a Swedish massage. During the past few years, however, those gender stereotypes have undergone a decided transformation. As men become more comfortable within the rapidly expanding universe of spas, and as the number of female golfers continues to rise, you’re just as likely to find a woman clamoring for t...

Spa and golf are a perfect match for attracting couples to resorts because generally speaking, guys love golf (or spelt backwards – flog!) and girls love spas (even golf-loving girls love spas). So spa/golf packages are a great couple-alluring campaign which hotels and resorts may incorporate into their marketing plans to increase occupancy and revenue, whether the property actually has these facilities on-site or not. Yes, hotels and resorts may still offer spa and golf packages even i...

A weakened world economy has sent more than a few hospitality sector executives back to their drawing boards, looking for the magic value proposition that will entice skittish tourists to part with their valued discretionary dollars. In northern California two relatively new resorts are banking on their beliefs that combining spa and golf amenities is the smart way to differentiate themselves in a state that already offers visitors plenty of options for spending their travel bucks. Strategica...

Many spas and medical spas that belong to the International Medical Spa Association and the Day Spa Association report that today, there is a growing interest and focus on the trend of combining golf breaks with spa, beauty-care, medical & wellness services at health spas, wellness retreats and spa resorts. It is time for golfers, sports enthusiasts and convention attendees to rejuvenate, relax and rewind. We must all take advantage of celebrating our mind, body and soul at the new breed of ...